What was covered in class today:

January 9, 2011 - Why Travel?

1. Introduction

2. "2 Truths and a Lie" and "Human Knot"

3. Blog Setup and start blog 1

4. Iyer, Pico."Why We Travel" and discussion questions



5. Fundraising Update

Homework:

Finish reading "Why We Travel" and complete blog setup and first 2 blogs
Read Introduction to New Zealand handout

Blog Assignments:

Blog 1:
Please give a brief one paragraph introduction of yourself. Then in about 4 paragraphs answer the following questions:
1. Why did you sign up for this course?
2. What do you hope to learn from traveling abroad?
3. What specifically interests you about Australia or New Zealand?
4. Why do you think learning about where you are going before actually going can improve your traveling experience?
*REMEMBER, every blog you post should have at least 2 pictures in it
Blog 2:
Turn your discussion question answers from the Pico Iyer reading into a blog post. Make sure you still include 2 pictures with this blog.